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DiageoHAM:GUI +0.55%64 Operating Cash Flow per Share is €1.58 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HAM:GUI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 152 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Diageo ranks worse than 76.97% on this metric.
Diageo's operating cash flow per share for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.81.
Diageo's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.58.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Diageo was -10.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -7.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Diageo's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:GUI'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.4 Med: 6.45 Max: 34
Current: -7.9
During the past 13 years, Diageo's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 34.00% per year. The lowest was -8.40% per year. And the median was 6.45% per year.
HAM:GUI's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked worse than 76.97% of 152
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 8.75
vs HAM:GUI: -7.90
Diageo Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Diageo Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diageo's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HAM:GUI vs BF.B: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Diageo Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diageo's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.58
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of €1.58 mean?
Diageo (HAM:GUI) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of €1.58 as of Dec. 2025. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #117 out of 152 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Diageo's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Diageo's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is €1.58. Based on the distribution chart, Diageo ranks #117 out of 152 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Diageo has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diageo's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Diageo ranks #117 out of 152 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places Diageo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 8.75. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 8.75, based on 152 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Diageo and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 8.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diageo's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is €1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diageo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo (HAM:GUI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.02, compared to a current price of €19.31 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is €1.58. Diageo's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diageo (HAM:GUI), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is €1.58 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Diageo (HAM:GUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diageo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €19.31 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.02.
GuruFocus considers Diageo to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:GUI:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: €1.58
GF Value™: €28.02 vs. price of €19.31 (31.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:GUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness, Diageo is the largest distiller globally by sales. Diageo acquired some of the Seagram assets in 2001, which gave it brands such as Captain Morgan rum and Crown Royal Canadian whisky. Since then, mergers and acquisitions have mostly been bolt-on in nature, plugging gaps in the company's product and geographic portfolio.
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